Nestled in the heart of Guangzhou, the Guangzhou Peasant Movement Institute (officially designated as the Former Site of the Peasant Movement Institute Directed by Comrade Mao Zedong) stands as a remarkable architectural palimpsest. Its weathered brick walls, originally part of the Ming Dynasty’s Panyu Confucian Academy (1370), still emanate scholarly serenity from centuries of classical education.
What truly captivates visitors is how this National Classic Scenic Spot of Red Tourism physically embodies China’s transformative journey. The courtyard’s worn stone pathways, trodden by both Qing Dynasty scholars and 1920s revolutionaries, create an almost tactile connection to history. Interactive displays now showcase peasant movement artifacts – from handwritten training manuals to agricultural tools – allowing modern travelers to visualize how these humble objects ignited nationwide reforms.
For history enthusiasts, the institute’s dual identity as both Confucian sanctuary and revolutionary headquarters offers unparalleled insight. The preserved lecture halls, where Mao Zedong once strategized agrarian reforms, still echo with revolutionary fervor when bathed in Guangzhou’s golden afternoon light.
📍 ADDRESS & TRANSPORT
🏠 Address:
Chinese Address: 广州市越秀区中山四路42号
English Address: No. 42 Zhongshan 4th Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
How to get to Guangzhou Peasant Movement Institute （Chinese Name: 广州农民运动讲习所旧址纪念馆）
🚇 By Metro (Most Recommended)
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) and get off at “农讲所站” (Peasant Movement Institute Station).
Exit C leads directly to the entrance.
🚖 By Taxi/Didi
Show the driver this Chinese text: “请带我去中山四路42号的农讲所” (pronounced: Qǐng dài wǒ qù Zhōngshān 4th Lù 42 hào de Nóng Jiǎng Suǒ).
🚌 By Bus
Nearby bus stops:
农讲所站 (Peasant Movement Institute Station): Buses 1, 22, 76, 102, 107, 108, 215.
中山图书馆站 (Zhongshan Library Station): Buses 12, 182, 194, 211.
🎫 Ticket & Hours
💰 Admission: Free (no ticket required, but ID/passport may be checked).
💳 Payment: Not applicable (free entry).
⏰ Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (last entry at 5:00 PM).
Closed on Mondays (except national holidays).
🚶 Suggested Itinerary
⏱️ Short Visit (1 hrs): Explore the historic lecture halls, dormitories, and exhibition halls about the peasant movement.
🌅 Half-Day Trip (3-4 hrs): Pair with Yuexiu Park (越秀公园) or Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (中山纪念堂) for a deeper historical tour.
🌍 Nearby Highlights
✨ If you have extra time:
🏯 南越王博物院 (Nanyue King Museum): Ancient tomb of the Nanyue Kingdom (10-min walk).
📚 广州中山图书馆 (Guangzhou Sun Yat-sen Library): Historic library next door.
🛍️ 北京路步行街 (Beijing Road Pedestrian Street): Shopping & dining (15-min walk).